Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret Los Angeles

Based in Madrid, Natalia is a globe-trotting journalist who grew up exploring Los Angeles through a steady diet of cinema, television, and frequent travels. With a background studying media across Madrid, Stockholm, and Sydney, she previously reported for Agencia EFE, Europe's major news agency. Armed with a Master’s in Music Business, you can usually find her hunting for the perfect soundtrack, dissecting West Coast pop culture, or uncovering the best LA secrets from across the pond. Contact: natalia.alvarez@feverup.com

Food & drink Things to do

Meet Catherine: the Netflix baking champion who won at just 19 and is now serving L.A.’s most mind-bending, crackable fruit illusion desserts on West 7th Street

Imagine biting into what looks exactly like a raw lemon, pear, or mango. At TUCHA in L.A., your eyes will definitely deceive you. This incredible dessert shop on West 7th Street serves up mind-bendin...

Cinema Things to do

In 1992, Tim Burton’s ‘Batman Returns’ debuted this custom-built Batmobile; 34 years later, the iconic vehicle could fetch $7 million at ‘The Ultimate Batmobile Auction’ in L.A.

Dust off your Batsuit, because cinema history is hitting the auction block in Southern California. Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies are teaming up for "The Ultimate Batmobile Auction." The m...

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Millions of L.A. adults on Medicare could see their costly GLP-1 treatments capped at a flat $50 monthly copayment through late 2027

Navigating healthcare costs in Southern California can often feel like a full-time job. For millions of older adults and Medicare recipients living in L.A., prescription drug expenses add up quickly. A...

Christmas Escapes Things to do

Southern California’s beloved Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into a 19th-century winter wonderland this November with snow flurries, glowing lights, and a new Peanuts ice show

The holiday season is officially creeping up on Southern California. Knott’s Berry Farm is gearing up for its annual seasonal takeover, transforming the beloved Buena Park park into Knott’s Merry Farm....

Christmas Escapes Things to do

Six Flags Magic Mountain rolls out free unlimited 2026 season passes for seniors aged 65 and older ahead of its twinkling ‘Holiday in the Park’ kickoff

Getting ready for festive cheer in Southern California just got a whole lot sweeter for older thrill-seekers. Six Flags Magic Mountain is officially gearing up for its annual Holiday in the Park celebr...

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From bright ‘Halloween fireballs’ to a massive supermoon, Southern California’s November skies will feature a rare, once-in-a-few-years Jupiter and Mars conjunction

Southern Californian stargazers should get ready for a month packed with astronomical events, starting with fireballs and ending with a supermoon. If you've been waiting for an excuse to drive out to...

Cinema Things to do

Hulu’s ‘All’s Fair’ divorce truck is bringing luxury cars, designer luggage, and free ‘settlement’ giveaways to The Grove this weekend; here is how to claim yours

Divorce is rarely a walk in the park. However, this activation is making the aftermath look incredibly glamorous. To celebrate the season two premiere of the hit show 'All's Fair', a pop-up is hitting...

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California formally approves affordable plug-in solar kits for apartments, offering a simple way for renters to generate clean energy and cut costs

Soaring electric bills have hit households hard across California. Relief is finally on the horizon for those of us without an entire roof to spare. Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed SB 868,...

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Waymo expands its driverless Los Angeles fleet to cover 210 square miles, but passengers face one major limitation at LAX until the Skylink transit project opens

Autonomous rides are claiming even more territory across Southern California. Waymo officially expanded its footprint on Tuesday, adding three major South Bay cities to its driverless map: Torrance, El...

Cinema Top news

Vacant for 30 years, L.A.’s 1927 Tower Theatre has reopened as an Apple Store — inside the multi-year restoration of the historic movie palace modeled after the Paris Opera House

Shoppers browsing smartphones and laptops at 802 S Broadway are doing so under an ornate ceiling modeled after the Paris Opera House. The Tower Theatre, originally constructed as a 1927 movie palace...

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